Originally Posted by
maviskw
I never lock my doors and I don't have a dog. I have a cat, but she would not be much help. I think if a thief came into my house, he would maybe like my computer, though it is not really new anymore. (5 years is obsolete.) But I feel if they want what is in my house, then take it and go to H E double hockey sticks. Stuff is only stuff. No need to get all got and bothered about. Inconvenienced certainly, but there are many worse things that could happen.
Unfortunately, the high-ticket items that are in sight aren't all they want. They'll paw through your dresser drawers, etc. looking for money and jewelry. I've had it happen to two people I know, and they had a very creepy feeling of being violated afterward. So would I.